CVE-2012-0500: Critical severity oracle java se vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2012-0500?

CVE-2012-0500 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-0500?

To fix CVE-2012-0500, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version provided by Oracle.

Q: What versions of Java are affected by CVE-2012-0500?

CVE-2012-0500 affects Oracle Java SE 7 Update 2 and earlier, Java SE 6 Update 30 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.0.2 and earlier.

Q: Is CVE-2012-0500 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2012-0500 allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to exploit the vulnerability.

Q: What impact can CVE-2012-0500 have on systems?

CVE-2012-0500 can lead to severe consequences regarding data confidentiality, integrity, and system availability.

Published Feb 15, 2012

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 2 and earlier, 6 Update 30 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment.

Affected Software

38 affected components

ORACLE JRE<=1.6.0

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update22

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update23

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update24

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update25

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update26

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update27

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update29

Sun JRE=1.6.0

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_10

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_11

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_12

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_13

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_14

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_15

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_16

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_17

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_18

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_19

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_20

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_21

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_3

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_4

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_5

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_6

Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_7

ORACLE JRE<=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update1

ORACLE JavaFX<=2.0.2

ORACLE JavaFX=1.2

ORACLE JavaFX=1.2.2

ORACLE JavaFX=1.2.3

ORACLE JavaFX=1.3.0

ORACLE JavaFX=1.3.1

ORACLE JavaFX=2.0

Event History

Feb 15, 2012

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0500?

CVE-2012-0500 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0500?

To fix CVE-2012-0500, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version provided by Oracle.

What versions of Java are affected by CVE-2012-0500?

CVE-2012-0500 affects Oracle Java SE 7 Update 2 and earlier, Java SE 6 Update 30 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.0.2 and earlier.

Is CVE-2012-0500 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2012-0500 allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to exploit the vulnerability.

What impact can CVE-2012-0500 have on systems?